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Security Policy for Database Management Module

This document outlines security procedures and policies for the Database Management module.

Reporting a Vulnerability​

If you discover a security vulnerability within this module, please report it to us as soon as possible. We take all security reports seriously.

DO NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please email the project maintainers with the subject line: "SECURITY Vulnerability Report: Database Management Module - Security Issue".

Please include the following information in your report:

  • A description of the vulnerability and its potential impact.
  • Steps to reproduce the vulnerability, including any specific configurations or conditions required.
  • Any proof-of-concept code or examples.
  • The version(s) of the module affected.
  • Your name and contact information (optional).

We aim to acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 2-3 business days and will work with you to understand and remediate the issue.

Security Updates​

Security patches and updates for this module will be documented in the project CHANGELOG and released as part of regular version updates. Critical vulnerabilities may warrant out-of-band releases.

Scope​

This security policy applies only to the database_management module within the Codomyrmex project.

Threat Model​

Security Considerations​

  1. SQL Injection

    • Threat: Malicious SQL queries could lead to unauthorized data access or modification
    • Mitigation: Use parameterized queries, validate all user inputs, implement query sanitization

  2. Credential Exposure

    • Threat: Database credentials may be exposed in logs, configuration files, or error messages
    • Mitigation: Use encrypted credential storage, mask credentials in logs, implement secure credential retrieval

  3. Connection Security

    • Threat: Unencrypted database connections may expose data in transit
    • Mitigation: Use TLS/SSL for all database connections, validate certificate chains, implement connection pooling securely

  4. Unauthorized Access

    • Threat: Weak authentication or authorization may allow unauthorized database access
    • Mitigation: Implement strong authentication, use role-based access control, enforce least privilege principles

  5. Data Leakage

    • Threat: Sensitive data may be exposed through error messages, logs, or query results
    • Mitigation: Sanitize error messages, implement data masking for logs, restrict query result exposure

  6. Backup Security

    • Threat: Database backups may contain sensitive data and be vulnerable to unauthorized access
    • Mitigation: Encrypt backups, secure backup storage, implement access controls for backup operations

Best Practices for Using This Module​

  • Always use the latest stable version of the module.
  • Use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.
  • Store database credentials securely and never commit them to version control.
  • Use encrypted connections (TLS/SSL) for all database communications.
  • Implement proper authentication and authorization mechanisms.
  • Regularly audit database access logs for suspicious activity.
  • Encrypt database backups and store them securely.
  • Follow the principle of least privilege when configuring database access.
  • Validate and sanitize all database inputs.
  • Implement connection pooling securely with appropriate limits.

Thank you for helping keep Codomyrmex and the Database Management module secure.